59m51: [identification of item], Willard Rouse Jillson Geology of the Pitman Oil Pool in Kentucky manuscript, 1959, University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.

Repository

University of Kentucky

Collection Overview

Biography / History

Kentucky geologist and historian, Willard Rouse Jillson (1890-1975) authored over 300 geological texts and numerous works pertaining to Kentucky history. Jillson served as the State Geologist of Kentucky from 1919-1932 as well as the director of the Sixth Kentucky Geological Survey from 1920-1921. Additionally, he taught geology at the University of Kentucky in 1918 and at Transylvania University in 1947. He died in 1975.

Scope and Content

Willard Rouse Jillson Geology of the Pitman Oil Pool in Kentucky manuscript (dated 1959; 0.23 cubic feet; 1 box) contains three copies of Jillson's work. The copies include a preliminary draft, with original photographs, a copy of page proofs and a printers copy. The work contains geological and historical documentation of the Pitman Oil Pool in Greene County, Kentucky.

Restrictions on Access and Use

Conditions Governing Access

Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to researchers by appointment.

Use Restrictions

The physical rights to the materials in this collection are held by the University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.

Contents of the Collection

Printer's Copy, 1959

Galley, 1959

Page Proofs, 1959

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If you are visiting the Breckinridge Research Room, please request materials at least 48 business hours in advance of your arrival.